Club Committee

Dominic Pius, President

After a one year hiatus, Dom has returned to the position of President in an ‘interim’ capacity. Dom’s previous 4 year legacy as President between 2013-2017 saw the Bullants dramatically increase its junior playing numbers and also introduce the Club’s first Junior Girls teams and Veterans teams. Dom has also run the Club’s Milo In2Cricket Program for the past seven years. Outside of cricket, Dom is an in-house lawyer at Melbourne Airport and enjoys spending his spare time (and money) traveling.

Matthew Hale, Vice President

Following a successful first year as President, Matt has stepped down from Presidency duties for the time being to spend more time with his young family. Matt became a father to Theodore (Ted) who was born on the morning of Senior Presentation Night in April this year. Matt took the skied catch at mid-off to take the tenth wicket which resulted in the Club’s first ever McIntosh Shield Premiership in 2008/09. He was also a member of the Shield Premiership team of 2011/12 against Vermont.

Andrew Grainger, Secretary

Andrew has had a huge impact on the committee and wider club after joining the Bullants less than 5 years ago. Last season he diligently completed various secretarial tasks and oversaw the development of various official policy documents for BTCC. ‘Grainge’ has been previously awarded “Best Clubman” awarded and on the field has won several batting awards. Grainge is a Director of Forbes Grainger Financial in Kew who are the club’s Major Sponsors, and from all reports he has a very impressive red wine collection at home.

Andrew Smith, Treasurer

This is Smithy’s fourth year as Treasurer and brings with him a wealth of experience and attention to detail. He made his 1XI debut in 2015/16 and was a member of last season’s 2XI premiership (taking a catch at extra cover to remove the 10th and final wicket). Smithy has won several 2XI bowling awards and is a regular 2XI wicket taker. He is an accountant by trade and currently works at a construction company.

Graeme Richings, Junior Coordinator

Graeme came to BTCC when his sons Ben and Matthew joined the Milo program around 6 years ago. Graeme has previously played cricket for Strathmore CC in the West, and last year took on the all-important role of Junior Coordinator last season, which was one of BTCC’s most successful ever with 3 under 12s teams winning premierships. We look forward to Graeme continuing to create his own legacy with the junior program at BTCC over the next important phase of the Club’s future.

Santino Paolucci, Facilities Manager

Sam has arguably the most important job at the Club – feeding the boys on a Thursday night after training! Sam is a much loved character around both the footy and cricket clubs, and can be seen either behind the grill or in the canteen at most times throughout the year. Last year Sam was a deserved winner of “Club Person of the Year” (for the second time at BTCC).

Joseph Paolucci, Community and Membership Manager

Joey is in his fourth year as Community and Membership/Sponsorship Manager (5th year on the committee) and has continued to grow the club’s relationships with sponsors and the Manningham community. He has also worked hard on growing our online presence through social media, building the club website and encouraging social membership. Joey was a member of the Club’s 2011/12 Shield Premiership.

Pino Paolucci, General Committee

After a short stint as Vice President around 5 years, Pino is back on the committee as a general committee member. Pino is well known around both the cricket and footy clubs and can often be seen taking credit for his brother Sam’s hard work in the kitchen. Pino is a member of the 3XI team and has enjoyed playing alongside his daughter Stephanie and son Nicholas over the past few seasons.

James Florance, General Committee

James Florence has joined the BTCC Committee for the first time and is a very welcome addition. “Jumma” is a well-known figure around both the Bullant cricket and footy clubs and has played at BTCC for a number of years. Outside of cricket, Jumma works for Linfox and often travels interstate. Welcome aboard Jumma!